The following is written by International Dada Curator Timothy Shipe. The latest major acquisition for the International Dada Archive is The Large Glass and Related Works (1967-1968), an impressive collaboration between artist Marcel Duchamp and the Egyptian-born Italian writer and gallery owner Arturo Schwarz. The magnificent set of two large portfolios contains a monograph byContinue reading “The Large Glass finds a home in the International Dada Archive”
Category Archives: Collection Connection
Listening to Muhammad Ali, 53 years later
It’s been over fifty-three years since Muhammad Ali spoke to a full house in the Iowa Memorial Union on the University of Iowa campus, but thanks to the Darwin Turner Audio Collection (and a grant to digitize this collection), anyone today can take a moment to listen to Ali’s words and advice to Hawkeye studentsContinue reading “Listening to Muhammad Ali, 53 years later”
Szathmary inspiration for the perfect slice of pie
Our Archives Assistant Denise Anderson explored the Szathmary collection to create the perfect cherry pie. Below is the recipe, along with Denise’s step-by-step guide on what she did to create what is sure to be the best dessert at your next Thanksgiving. Time to make a Betty Crocker fresh fruit (in this case cherry) pieContinue reading “Szathmary inspiration for the perfect slice of pie”
Political Cartoons: A “Darling” Reminder to Vote
The following post comes from Olson Graduate Assistant Rachel Miller-Haughton. Political cartoons are more fraught and relevant today than ever. The New York Times ended their political cartoons in July 2019, after they pulled an image that was widely perceived as anti-Semitic. Other publications have gone the same way in order to be perceived asContinue reading “Political Cartoons: A “Darling” Reminder to Vote”
A Special Collections Graduate Assistant Remembers Marvin Sackner
The following blog is written by Rich Dana, Olson Graduate Assistant in Special Collections. Dr. Marvin Sackner passed away on September 29th. A national leader in the field of pulmonology and an inventor of innovative medical devices, Marvin Sackner was also an internationally recognized authority in the field of word-art, known as concrete or visualContinue reading “A Special Collections Graduate Assistant Remembers Marvin Sackner”
In Memory of Dr. Marvin Sackner
The following was written by International Dada Curator Timothy Shipe It is with profound sorrow that we note the passing of Dr. Marvin Sackner on Tuesday, September 29 at age 88, just a few weeks after the opening of this exhibition. For those of us at Iowa, Dr. Sackner will be forever remembered for selectingContinue reading “In Memory of Dr. Marvin Sackner”
Fading Forms of Communication: Uncovering Civil War Stories from Anson Butler
The following is written by Erik Henderson, Graduate Assistant for Iowa Women’s Archives As we have moved into the digital age, the value of handwritten letters has seemingly faded. Archival repositories nationwide are composed of letters because they once encompassed the most influential and sometimes most intimate moments experienced by their authors. Preserving history allowsContinue reading “Fading Forms of Communication: Uncovering Civil War Stories from Anson Butler”
From the Classroom- Steal This Zine!
“From the Classroom” is a series that features some of the great work and research from students who visit our collections. Below is a blog by Jacob Roosa from Dr. Jennifer Burek Pierce’s class “History of Readers and Reading” (SLIS:5600:0EXW) Steal This Zine! By Jacob Roosa No, really, steal this zine. Examples of anti-copyright noticesContinue reading “From the Classroom- Steal This Zine!”
Summer Seminar Series is Here
On June 11 University of Iowa Libraries Special Collections started their Summer Seminar Series! This online series features Special Collections & Archives staff talking about what we know best: our collections and our favorite topics featured in the archives. This series of 15-30 minute presentations are recorded, so if you can’t join us for ourContinue reading “Summer Seminar Series is Here”
From the Classroom- Sheherezade: a flip book
“From the Classroom” is a series that features some of the great work and research from students who visit our collections. Below is a blog by Leslie Hankins from Dr. Jennifer Burek Pierce’s class “History of Readers and Reading” (SLIS:5600:0EXW) Sheherezade: a flip book By Leslie Hankins The bold imperial purple cover with the title,Continue reading “From the Classroom- Sheherezade: a flip book”